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Determination of the customs classification for goods is essential to ensure that goods are correctly classified according to the harmonised system used worldwide. Customs classification is also essential because it is linked to:

2021 is running to an end. We are almost a year into Brexit, and a lot has happened since then. An increasing number of companies are getting used to the new situation and can trade between the European Union and the United Kingdom. Still, there are many companies that have no clear picture of what they need to do to successfully trade between the European Union and the United Kingdom. 

Being part of a supply chain with authorized economic operators means being part of a reliable supply chain. For more and more companies it is becoming a requirement rather than a preference. 

In our series #WeAreCustomsSupport, you will meet the people behind Customs Support. We value our colleagues and the work they do.

On January 1st 2022 there will be significant changes in the harmonized system that can impact the commodity codes you are using. From a customs compliance point of view, it is recommended to check your commodity codes, Customs Support can take this burden off your mind and perform these checks for you.

When you import goods into the Netherlands from the United Kingdom, it is no longer possible to make an import declaration before the goods have been unloaded. There is a new import procedure called Container Vrijgave Bericht (CVB), which translates into Container Release Message.

When you operate internationally and ship goods from or to the European Union, you face customs rules, regulations and procedures. Whether you are an importer or an exporter, you need to be compliant. But what happens when there is a change in procedures or regulations, and this change impacts your business?

There are different ways in which companies can drive down cost. One of them is increasing your loads to minimize empty kilometres. Another way is to benefit from the knowledge of customs specialists from Customs Support. Both companies will help you tackle inefficient logistics and waiting times at borders.

It is essential to comply with all customs rules and regulations. Non-compliance can lead to delays, fines, or even refusal of your shipment. Sometimes the line between compliance and non-compliance is thinner than companies realize. We are seeing an increased number of issues with imported bike parts, where the Customs Authority sees them not as bike parts but as non-assembled bicycles.

Customs Support Group, Europe’s leading independent and neutral provider of customs services, is pleased to announce the acquisition of UK Customs Solutions (“UKCS”) to further enhance their UK presence, capacity and capability.